Ways to Give

Cash, Check, or Credit Card Donations of cash are typically made via check or credit card. You may also make a gift now. These donations are immediately available to the school and are tax deductible to the donor. You may also make a pledge by emailing Amela Hardie in the Development Office.

Corporate Matching Gifts Many corporations have programs that match, or multiply, employees’ donations to non-profit organizations. Please check with your employer about the availability of a matching gift program. When making a matching gift, please notify the Development Office by contacting Edward Roberts, Director of Development and Alumni, 415-746-1123 or roberts@townschool.com.

Securities or Property Gifts of appreciated securities or property enable many donors to realize tax advantages, enabling the donor to deduct the full value of the donated stock or property without incurring capital gain tax liability on the appreciated value. Please see the Gifts of Stock for instructions. If you plan on making a gift of stock, please be sure to email Amela Hardie in the Development Office at hardie@townschool.com with information about the type of stock you are transferring so your gift if properly credited to you. Thank you!

Planned Giving Many donors use planned giving as a method to make a more substantial gift to Town School, as well as to provide additional estate planning benefits or income tax benefits. Those who have included Town School in their estate plans or who have made a deferred gift become members of the Porta Aurea Society (named for the Golden Gate, taken from the school's motto).

Planned gifts include:

Making a bequest to Town School in your will

Making Town School the beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy

If you plan on making a gift of stock, please be sure to email Amela Hardie in the Development Office at hardie@townschool.com with information about the type of stock you are transferring so your gift is properly credited to you. Thank you!

Town School for Boys

Town School for Boys is an independent all-boys’ day school in San Francisco for students in grades K-8. Students at Town School benefit from a supportive environment emphasizing academics and character education. At Town School, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated.